Karen Pence talks 2024 race, new book
Karen Pence, the former second lady of the United States, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book, "When It's Your Turn to Serve," and her husband Mike Pence's run for president in 2024.
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Critical child care funding set to expire
Millions of families in the U.S. are at risk of losing access to child care when $24 billion in pandemic-era relief for care providers expires Friday at midnight, a report warns. CBS News' Nikole Killion spoke to families and providers who would be hit hardest by a loss of relief money.
Leslie Odom Jr. talks return to Broadway
Tony and Grammy Award-winner Leslie Odom Jr. joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his return to Broadway with the revival of Ossie Davis' "Purlie Victorious." Leslie Odom Jr. talks about stepping into the role of Purlie and why he has a personal connection to the play.
Hollywood writers get back to work
Writers Guild of America leaders have given the union's 11,000 members the all-clear to get back to work Wednesday. Leadership has approved a new three-year contract with studios that includes major gains on issues they've been fighting for. CBS News' Danya Bacchus reports from Culver City, California.
Judge finds Donald Trump liable for fraud
A New York judge ruled Tuesday that former President Donald Trump committed fraud for years while building his real estate empire. The judge found that Trump and his company deceived banks, insurers and others by overvaluing his assets and exaggerating his net worth. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Amazon faces landmark lawsuit
A federal lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorneys general accuses retail giant Amazon of strong-arming businesses and harming consumers. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has the details.
North Korea to expel U.S. soldier Travis King
North Korea says it will expel U.S. soldier Travis King, who ran across the border from South Korea in July. North Korean state media said an investigation into King's "illegal" entry was complete. It is unclear when or how King will be deported. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Senate advances spending bill, shutdown looms
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy continues to negotiate with hardline House Republicans as the Senate advances its own short-term spending bill ahead of a possible government shutdown this weekend. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports from Washington, D.C.
Sneak peek: The Betrayal of Linda Slaten
After a young mother is murdered, her son unknowingly hangs the killer's photo on his wall. "48 Hours" contributor Jim Axelrod reports Saturday, Sept. 30 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
New book uplifts young ballerinas of color
TaKiyah Wallace-McMillian, a photographer and founder of the organization Brown Girls Do Ballet, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her first book “The Color Of Dance," which features ballerinas of color from across the U.S. Wallace-McMillian explains the challenges ballerinas of color face and the changes needed in the ballet industry.
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst talks 45th season
"Survivor" host and executive producer Jeff Probst joins "CBS Mornings" to preview the show's 45th season.
Visiting North America’s "best bar"
New York City's Double Chicken Please was recently named the "best bar" in North America, known for its fried chicken and cocktails based on solid foods. "CBS Mornings" featured host Vlad Duthiers met with owners Gn Chan and Faye Chen, and learned how to mix up some cocktails himself.
Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals
On this week's edition of CBS Mornings Deals, lifestyle expert Gayle Bass shows us several items, including Rokne Pickleball Paddle and Backpack starting at the exclusive low price of $84.99, that might just make your day a little better. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
Salt water threatens New Orleans water supply
A drought in the Midwest has lowered water levels in the Mississippi River so much that salt water is now pushing upstream, threatening water quality in and around New Orleans. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.
Biden to support UAW members on picket line
President Biden plans to visit Michigan Tuesday to support striking auto workers on the picket line, while former President Donald Trump is scheduled to address auto workers in the state on Wednesday. Meanwhile, negotiations are ongoing ahead of a looming government shutdown. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports from Washington.
Sen. Bob Menendez rejects calls to resign
Amid growing calls from fellow Democrats to resign, New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez on Monday made his first public comments since he was indicted on bribery charges. He refused to step down from his seat, vowing he will be exonerated. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane is on Capitol Hill with the latest.
Majority-Black school districts' funding gaps
School districts across the United States with more Black and low-income students are able to invest significantly less in their buildings and students are feeling the impact on their education. CBS News and Stations investigative correspondent Stephen Stock reports.
Government offering free COVID-19 tests
Americans can once again order free COVID-19 tests from the federal government. The program returns as officials are encouraging the public to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine amid rising hospitalizations. Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings."
Writers optimistic over tentative deal
Writers Guild of America members are expressing optimism that a tentative agreement for a new three-year contract will address their concerns over pay, working conditions and the use of artificial intelligence. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.
Lahaina residents return home after wildfires
Some Lahaina residents returned to their devastated properties Monday for the first time since the Hawaiin town was destroyed by wildfires nearly seven weeks ago. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Ukraine claims it killed Russian commander
Ukrainian special operation forces claimed Monday that a strike at the end of last week targeting the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea fleet in the occupied Crimean Peninsula had killed the fleet's commander. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Jeff Probst previews "Survivor" 45
The long-running social experiment "Survivor" returns Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. Jeff Probst, host and executive producer, joins CBS News to discuss what he's learned about human nature and what to expect for the 45th season.
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst teases season 45
"Survivor 45" will feature 90-minute-long episodes — a change host Jeff Probst had long pushed for behind the scenes.
Kindness 101: Sacrifice
As part of our ongoing series, Kindness 101, Steve Hartman and his kids are sharing stories built around themes of kindness and character and the people who've mastered both. His latest lesson is sacrifice.
Youtube CEO on company's reach and responsibility
In his first television interview as YouTube's CEO, Neal Mohan talks about the company's global reach and the difficult decisions YouTube faces on videos with questionable content. Tony Dokoupil has more.
Judge blocks White House ban on news outlets, but reporters still denied access
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, but access has not yet been restored.
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Trump hosting China's Xi at White House with AI and tariffs on the agenda
President Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping for meetings and a state dinner on Thursday, as the world's two most powerful countries try to extend a tariff truce and grapple with a rivalry on advanced AI.
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Oil prices back up as U.S. and Iran trade threats to expand 7-month war
As Iran responds to Trump's threat of annihilation with its own warning of a possible "new front" in the war, global oil prices are rising again.
Israel's Netanyahu set to hit back at widespread criticism in U.N. address
Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to focus on Iran, and on defending Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank amid condemnation from fellow leaders at the U.N.
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Taylor Swift to debut "Patient Zero" music video at VMAs. Watch a preview.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
Navy reports 8 suicide attempts on carrier group that faced monthslong deployment
There have been eight suicide attempts across the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group since the beginning of its grueling monthslong deployment last year, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said.
Hawaii under another hurricane watch as new storm closes in
Nolo is expected to become a hurricane sometime Thursday night and could become a major hurricane by the weekend as it approaches Hawaii's Big Island.
Hurricane Polo is a powerful Category 5 storm off Mexico. See its path.
Hurricane Polo intensified back into a Category 5 storm — the strongest on the hurricane scale — off Mexico's southwestern coast. Here's the latest on its path.
Marineland dolphin dies at Spain aquarium in latest death after rescue
Echo, one of four dolphins transferred to Oceanogràfic València from Marineland Canada, died on Wednesday, the Spanish facility said.
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Small businesses roll the dice on Kalshi to manage their risks
Hundreds of small businesses are using the prediction market to hedge against a range of business risks, according to Kalshi. Here's how.
Hiker falls over 800 feet to his death after another found dead on same mountain
A hiker fell between 800 and 1,000 feet to his death over the weekend, after going over the side of a switchback trail on Washington state's Sauk Mountain.
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Taylor Swift to debut "Patient Zero" music video at VMAs. Watch a preview.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
Election year "poop water" claims lead wealthy suburb to drop recycling plan
A Phoenix suburb ditched a plan to send recycled water from toilets and other sources directly to residents' taps after political candidates made unproven claims that the water is contaminated "poop water."
Florida gov. candidate Byron Donalds responds after Trump mentions removed from site
Some prominent references to President Trump were scrubbed from Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds' campaign website in recent weeks, but the Republican said he isn't backing away from the president's agenda.
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Small businesses roll the dice on Kalshi to manage their risks
Hundreds of small businesses are using the prediction market to hedge against a range of business risks, according to Kalshi. Here's how.
Disney is raising prices for Disney+ and Hulu. See the breakdown.
The price hikes for new subscribers are effective immediately. Existing subscribers' plans will go up next month.
Social Security tax hike "financially impossible" for many, expert says
Raising payroll taxes enough to stabilize Social Security could add thousands of dollars in annual costs, according to one analysis.
Mortgage rates top 7% for the first time since May 2024
As rates climb, more buyers are seeking riskier adjustable-rate mortgages, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Meta's Muse shopping agent is a hit, as AI commerce starts to take off
Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."
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Election year "poop water" claims lead wealthy suburb to drop recycling plan
A Phoenix suburb ditched a plan to send recycled water from toilets and other sources directly to residents' taps after political candidates made unproven claims that the water is contaminated "poop water."
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Trump hosting China's Xi at White House with AI and tariffs on the agenda
President Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping for meetings and a state dinner on Thursday, as the world's two most powerful countries try to extend a tariff truce and grapple with a rivalry on advanced AI.
Judge blocks White House ban on news outlets, but reporters still denied access
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, but access has not yet been restored.
Florida gov. candidate Byron Donalds responds after Trump mentions removed from site
Some prominent references to President Trump were scrubbed from Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds' campaign website in recent weeks, but the Republican said he isn't backing away from the president's agenda.
Sen. Tim Scott says GOP in "fight for our lives," sees path to holding Senate
With just under six weeks until the midterms, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina laid out the NRSC's strategy to try to hold onto the Senate amid a tough political environment.
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Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
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Was Hitler behind niece's death? Documents raise questions about alibi
Newly unearthed records have cast doubt on Adolf Hitler's whereabouts at the time of his niece's suspicious 1931 death, Der Spiegel reported.
Israel's Netanyahu set to hit back at widespread criticism in U.N. address
Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to focus on Iran, and on defending Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank amid condemnation from fellow leaders at the U.N.
Marineland dolphin dies at Spain aquarium in latest death after rescue
Echo, one of four dolphins transferred to Oceanogràfic València from Marineland Canada, died on Wednesday, the Spanish facility said.
Chinese analysts say Trump should "understand pressure doesn't work" on Xi
Trump must accept that pressure alone "doesn't work on Xi. It doesn't work on China, and it doesn't work on the Chinese people," experts tell CBS News.
Accused Nazi POW camp guard, 105, being investigated in Germany
The man is "accused of being an accessory to multiple murders through his activities there," prosecutors said.
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Kim Kardashian on "Team Moms: Baseball"
Kim Kardashian and the producers of "Love Island" teamed up to create "Team Moms: Baseball," a new reality show exploring the cutthroat world of elite kids' sports. Kim Kardashian and producer Natalie Ento sat down with "Entertainment Tonight" host Nischelle Turner to explain more.
First look at Taylor Swift's "Patient Zero"
"CBS Mornings" shares an exclusive first look at the video for Taylor Swift's new single, "Patient Zero."
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Taylor Swift to debut "Patient Zero" music video at VMAs. Watch a preview.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
Taylor Swift releasing new music before VMAs
Taylor Swift announced a new single, "Patient Zero," and a deluxe version of her record-breaking album, "The Life of a Showgirl," this week as the VMAs and Grammy voting season approach. Bryan West, who covers Taylor Swift for USA Today, joins "The Daily Report."
Dolly Parton's estate granted restraining order against her nephew
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
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Will Trump and Xi take on AI during visit?
More details on alarming cases involving rogue AI models are emerging as President Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, calls for regulation are growing louder. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
OpenAI model hacked Australia healthcare site
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is fuming after an OpenAI model hacked a government website in June. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio breaks down the details on the historic attack.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Police accused of misusing Flock cameras
Concerns are growing over the potential misuse of automated license plate readers. Five police officers in Indianapolis are the latest to face criminal charges for allegedly using Flock cameras to track romantic partners and others.
OpenAI agent hacked Australian website
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese slammed OpenAI after revealing the technology company's AI agent hacked into an Australian government website. Jo Ling Kent has more.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Police accused of misusing Flock cameras
Concerns are growing over the potential misuse of automated license plate readers. Five police officers in Indianapolis are the latest to face criminal charges for allegedly using Flock cameras to track romantic partners and others.
Accused Nazi POW camp guard, 105, being investigated in Germany
The man is "accused of being an accessory to multiple murders through his activities there," prosecutors said.
Rollercoaster linked to brain injuries
Over 100 Six Flags visitors are accusing the X2 rollercoaster in Southern California of leaving them with traumatic brain injuries. Carter Evans has more.
Dolly Parton's nephew facing court order
Dolly Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver, who had announced her death in a video last month, was ordered by a court to stay out of most of her estate's affairs after threat accusations. Nicole Valdes has the latest.
American Idol contestant on trial for murder
Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant, is on trial in Ohio for the murder of his wife. Ian Lee has the story.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Farmers consider backing other politicians
Soybean farmers are awaiting relief news as President Trump meets with China's Xi Jinping. Meanwhile, some are reconsidering their political backing while inflation impacts their crops. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Helping kids deal with "Big Little Feelings"
Therapist Deena Margolin and parenting coach Kristin Gallant are the moms and parenting experts behind "Big Little Feelings," a platform and community meant to help growing families. The two share some advice with "CBS Mornings."
Access to White House denied to some outlets
Despite a federal judge's block on a White House ban, the Trump administration continued to deny access to some major news outlets. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Fast food giants tackle GLP-1 surge
More Americans are now taking weight-loss drugs. Some fast food franchises are updating their menus to keep up with changing tastes and portion sizes.